A spate of burglaries has seen raiders steal a haul of jewellery and cash and a chainsaw from homes.

Cambridgeshire police are appealing for information after the raids which took place in the St Ives area.

Thieves struck in Mill Lane, Bluntisham, between April 14-18 forcing their way into a home via a rear window. Criminals ransacked the property and foreign currency and a replica Rolex watch were taken.

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A family on holiday had an attempted raid of their home raided in Green How, St Ives between April 16-19.

Police said burglars damaged a window and fascia in an “apparent unsuccessful attempt to gain access”.

Green How (Image: Google)

PCSO Lee Hurley said: “Investigations into the above matters are ongoing, however anyone who believes that they have seen or heard any suspicious people or vehicles around the time of these offences is asked to call Huntingdonshire Burglary Team on 101, email hunts.burglary@cambs.pnn.police.uk or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”